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Tyler Thigpen

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Drafted 217th overall in the 7th round of the 2007 draft, Tyler Thigpen arrived from Coastal Carolina. He last played in 2014 with CLE, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. Last season's 45.2 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 37th percentile among QBs, below average for the position. Few match his arm strength, which grades in the 82nd percentile. Across 6 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,222 passing yards and 21 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 216#

College

Coastal Carolina

Draft

Rd 7, 217th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2014

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
47.2

49th percentile among QBs · limited sample

2 games · 8 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-1.03
Total EPA×0.24-0.07
Conversion×0.08+0.37
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.18
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.14
Ball security×0.12-1.27

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size12▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength82▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy60▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security12▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance66▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility27▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency65▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume13▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion73▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012BUF48.8230-1
2011BUF44.42258
2010MIA42.65435273
2009MIA47.228313
2008KC45.21426081838631371
2007KC45.4141

Career profile

Across 6 NFL seasons on file, Tyler Thigpen has played in 26 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: KC (2007–2008), MIA (2009–2010), BUF (2011–2012).

As a passer he has thrown for 3,222 yards and 21 touchdowns with 18 interceptions. He has rushed for 469 yards and 3 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 37 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2008 with KC: 2,608 yards and 18 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2008: a 45.2, in the 37th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BAL2 rush yds, 0 TD45.5
Week 17PIT83 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 1 rush yds, 0 TD42.9

Tyler Thigpen — common questions

What position does Tyler Thigpen play?
Tyler Thigpen is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Tyler Thigpen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Tyler Thigpen has played for KC (2007–2008), MIA (2009–2010), BUF (2011–2012).
Where did Tyler Thigpen go to college?
Tyler Thigpen played college football at Coastal Carolina.
When was Tyler Thigpen drafted?
Tyler Thigpen was selected in round 7, 217th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Tyler Thigpen scored?
Tyler Thigpen has 25 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (21 passing, 3 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Tyler Thigpen's ScoutIndex Rating?
Tyler Thigpen rated 48.8 for 2012, the 56th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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